Meet the 2026–2027 AAI Public Policy Fellows!

In its 16th year, this program empowers early-career researchers to advocate for federal funding and the future of immunology. Join us in welcoming the new class!

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Portrait of Eugene C. Butcher, MD, with text announcing his talk at the April 18 President's Symposium at IMMUNOLOGY2026™

How do immune cells know where to go? 📍

Join Eugene C. Butcher, MD, at #IMMUNOLOGY2026™ as he decodes the "molecular address codes" that guide white blood cells through the body. A must-see President’s Symposium lecture!

Read the interview in #AAInews: https://ow.ly/lwLb50Ywjh2

In the top figure (A) you can see the final completed drawing, in the bottom, you can see two example templates students could use to fill in the blanks, an intermediate difficulty (B), and a master level (C).

From a "C" in undergrad to an immunology expert—Dr. Elizabeth Delery shares how drawing complex pathways changed her career. Discover how Draw It To Know It (DITKI) helps medical students master cytokines, lineages, and more.

Full story: https://ow.ly/7Vp650YcWcS #AAINews

The road to publication doesn't have to be a mystery. Whether you’re a seasoned PI or a first-time corresponding author, our latest interview with Ellen Fox, PhD, breaks down the lifecycle of a manuscript at #TheJI and #ImmunoHorizons. Read more in #AAInews: https://ow.ly/iWvN50YcVJb

Microscopic images showing crayfish hematopoietic cells stained with Hoechst and anti-frizzled markers alongside a photo of a live crayfish.

Whether you call them crayfish, crawfish, or crawdads, new research published in The Journal of Immunology identified a conserved mechanism between human HL-60 myeloid cells and crayfish hematopoietic tissue cells. Read more in #AAINews: https://ow.ly/8kx250XT9bE

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Venn diagram showing transcriptional differences in autoreactive B cell subsets in Stage 1 Type 1 diabetes versus healthy controls.

New research from Dr. Rachel Bonami and Lindsay Bass at Vanderbilt University found that peripheral blood B cells isolated from Stage 1 #T1D individuals upregulated 122 genes. These findings could lead to potential screening tools for type 1 diabetes. Read more in #AAINews: https://ow.ly/k70h50XyiZx

Infographic summarizing a study on flu vaccine effectiveness varying by age, highlighting immune cell analysis and antibody responses.

A new study comparing four flu vaccines found that vaccine protection varied by age. Researchers say these findings could guide vaccine recommendations, especially for older adults, as we enter flu season. Read more in #AAINews: https://ow.ly/BKWU50XqEXr

Diagram showing expansion of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes from gynecologic cancer using αCD3/CD28 co-stimulation and IL-2/IL-15 for enhanced therapy.

Tumor infiltrating lymphocyte therapy has shown great promise in treating #melanoma and has potential to be expanded to other solid tumors. Researchers identified new methods to apply TIL therapy to #gynecologic cancers. In #AAINews: https://ow.ly/GoPq50XqFfq

Investing in Cures: AAI Congressional Briefing on Cancer Immunotherapy - AAI News Nobel laureate Dr. James Allison joined Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee and Alexis Browning to brief Congress on the state of cancer immunotherapy.

Nobel Laureate Dr. James P. Allison & others urged Congress to back cancer immunotherapy research! From basic science to a survivor's story, see why sustained NIH funding is vital to curing more people. Read more in #AAInews: ow.ly/S1pG50X81NG.

#CancerResearch #Immunotherapy #NIH

AAI News & Views spoke with Dr. Tajie Harris about guest-editing the special collection “Immunoparasitology: Parasites as Drivers of Immune Discovery” in The JI. Find out what her favorite parasite is in #AAInews: https://ow.ly/lLVQ50X74cV

Carla Rothlin Elected IUIS Vice-President - AAI News AAI Member Carla Rothlin was recently elected vice-president of the International Union of Immunological Societies

AAI member Carla Rothlin, PhD, was elected vice-president of @iuis-online.bsky.social at the 2025 IUIS Congress. While moving her lab to the University of Minnesota to direct the Center for Immunology, Dr. Rothlin generously took the time to answer some questions for us: ow.ly/PG7N50WWL4Q. #AAInews

#DYK: 50% of women over age 50 will break a bone due to #osteoporosis? Researchers found that C3 deficiency led to increased bone health, suggesting that inhibition of C3 could have therapeutic applications in #bone biology. Read more in #AAINews: news.aai.org/2025/08/26/c....

The latest press release for @immunohorizons.bsky.social showcases new research that paves the way for more personalized veterinary care for dogs that could help dog owners make informed decisions that keep their pets healthier longer. Read it in #AAInews: ow.ly/imSg50WMatf.

This #SharkWeek hear from early-career researcher Thomas Hill, Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Maryland, Baltimore about an exciting new discovery that characterizes nurse shark pancreas as a secondary lymphoid organ! You can read more in #AAINews: ow.ly/Cvop50WslVA.

New data from Dr. Naglaa Shoukry at CRCHUM found that treating mice with the RORγt inhibitors TF-S10 and TF-S14 developed by Dr. Jean Tchervenkov at @mcgilluniversity.bsky.social. These results open the door for new therapeutics to treat #LiverFibrosis. Read more in #AAInews: ow.ly/38GS50W6VSQ.

Highlights of IMMUNOLOGY2025™ - AAI News Read our highlights from IMMUNOLOGY2025™, the leading annual all-immunology event worldwide, held in Hawaii, May 2025.

#IMMUNOLOGY2025™ was an amazing opportunity for immunologists to connect, collaborate, advance their careers, and share cutting-edge research. Whether you’re already missing Honolulu or didn’t have the chance to join us, read the highlights in #AAInews: ow.ly/2rII50VWopq.

Researchers Develop Novel Assay to Measure all Nine Antibody Isotypes at Once  - AAI News A new study reports the development of a new antibody isotype assay to measure all nine antibody isotype and subtypes in human fluids.

A new study published in @jimmunol.bsky.social by Jeanette Leusen at @umcutrecht.bsky.social reports the development and validation of the first Multiplex Immunofluorescence Assay to measure all nine antibody isotypes and subtypes in human. Read it in #AAInews: ow.ly/CzXP50VyRLz.

AAI Urges Congress to Invest Boldly in NIH Research - AAI News In an appeal to lawmakers AAI has submitted testimony calling on Congress to significantly invest in NIH research.

AAI President, Stephen C. Jameson, recently submitted testimony to Congress on behalf of AAI calling on Congress to significantly boost funding for the National Institutes of Health. Read more in #AAInews: ow.ly/NKcK50Vz4m7.

#MedSky #Immunology #FundNIH

Study Identifies TSLP as a Major Player in Endometriosis - AAI News A recent study in The JI found that TSLP plays a significant role in endometriosis, a painful condition affecting 11% of women.

As #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth comes to an end check out this recent publication in @jimmunol.bsky.social that investigated the role of TSLP in endometriosis development, paving the way for potential #endometriosis treatments. Read more in #AAInews: ow.ly/xhp850VrJHK.

#immunosky #medsky

Congratulations to the 2025 AAI ASPIRE Awardees!

Get to know these rising early-career investigators and plan to attend their lectures at IMMUNOLOGY2025™️: ow.ly/Njnl50VjkKL.

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M. Usman Ahmad: AAI Member Stories - AAI News Dr M. Usman Ahmad speaks to us about his background in research and the importance mentorship can have on shaping a career.

Our latest Member Story features Dr. M. Usman Ahmad, a postdoctoral research fellow @stanforduniversity.bsky.social, who leads innovative research in surgical oncology. Dr. Usman Ahmad spoke to us about the importance of mentorship to his career. Read more: ow.ly/aSYK50VbLHJ. #AAInews

Long COVID: An Often Invisible Disability  - AAI News Lisa McCorkell sheds light on the reality of Long COVID as an often invisible and episodic disability—one that disrupts millions of lives.

Here is the #AAInews article: ow.ly/y7aU50V8ley

Long COVID: An Often Invisible Disability  - AAI News Lisa McCorkell sheds light on the reality of Long COVID as an often invisible and episodic disability—one that disrupts millions of lives.

At AAI's first-ever congressional briefing, Lisa McCorkell, co-founder of the Patient-Led Research Collaborative (PLRC) @patientled, spoke about the reality of Long COVID as an often invisible and episodic disability. Learn more: ow.ly/y7aU50V8ley.

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What We Know About the Tuberculosis Outbreak in Kansas - AAI News With the ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas, we spoke to AAI member and tuberculosis expert Dr. JoAnne Flynn from the University of Pittsburgh.

Have you heard about the #tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in Kansas? To learn more about TB and the outbreak, we spoke to AAI member @joanneflynn19.bsky.social, a tuberculosis expert and Distinguished Professor and Chair at the University of Pittsburgh. Read to learn more: ow.ly/lsm950UU253. #AAInews

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🚀 The all-new AAI News is here to keep you updated on the latest #immunology research & member stories! From research spotlights to member achievements, we've got you covered. Discover more today: news.aai.org.

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